Northbound I-83 shut down after trash truck read-ends tractor-trailer

TIMONIUM, MD—Crews responded to a serious crash in the Timonium area on Thursday morning. The crash was reported at around 6 a.m. on June 6 when a trash truck rear-ended a tractor-trailer along northbound I-83 near the Timonium Road exit. One person was trapped, rescued, and flown to Shock Trauma.  There has been no update on the patient’s condition. Northbound […]

Six 2024 BCPS graduates earn college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships

TOWSON, MD—Six 2024 Baltimore County Public Schools graduates are among the more than 2,900 distinguished high school seniors from across the nation who have earned college-sponsored National Merit® Scholarships. Aspiring nurse Nathan D. Brojan of Nottingham is a graduate of Eastern Technical High School. He was awarded a scholarship sponsored by Brigham Young University. Mingni L. Dong of Lutherville-Timonium, who […]

BCPS partners with Loyola University for staff training

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools has signed a lease agreement with Loyola University that will allow the school system to utilize the university’s Graduate Center for professional development and training. The three-year agreement goes into effect in July and will provide a dedicated space for professional learning activities for all BCPS employees. The 65,000-square-foot facility will include individual skill development […]

BCPS facility named among 2024 Green Ribbon School honorees

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Education has announced that two schools in Maryland have been named Green Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. Lutherville Laboratory (Baltimore County Public Schools) and Waldorf School of Baltimore (independent) are being honored for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impacts and improve health and wellness. The schools were recognized for their sustainable […]

Orioles 2024 Birdland Caravan to pass through Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—The Orioles on Monday announced the return of the club’s ‘Birdland Caravan,’ a three-day winter tour, that will take place from Thursday, January 25, through Saturday, January 27, 2024 at multiple locations throughout the state of Maryland. The weekend-long celebration will include meet and greet photo opportunities, community projects, fan rallies, and happy hours. The caravan will include events […]

Police searching for missing woman last seen in Timonium area

UPDATE: Police say Mrs. Highsmith has been located. Original story below… ——— TIMONIUM, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 63-year-old Barbette Highsmith. Highsmith was last seen in the 500-block of Brightfield Road in Timonium (21093) at around 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, wearing a black t-shirt, gray sweatpants, and black shoes. Barbette […]

Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study group to hold fourth meeting on Thursday

UPDATE: Because the Central Area Elementary School Capacity Relief Boundary Study Committee has reached a recommendation, its final scheduled meeting, slated for Thursday, January 25, is no longer needed and has been cancelled. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The committee charged with examining central area elementary school attendance areas convenes for its next meeting this week. The meeting is the fourth […]